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Hereditary Inclusion Body MyopathyPhase 2NCT02731690

A Study to Evaluate the Safety of Aceneuramic Acid Extended Release (Ace-ER; UX001) Tablets in Glucosamine (UDP-N-acetyl)-2-Epimerase (GNE) Myopathy (GNEM) (Also Known as Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy [HIBM]) Patients With Severe Ambulatory Impairment

A Phase 2 study testing Aceneuramic Acid Extended-Release in people with Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy and Distal Myopathy With Rimmed Vacuoles, run by Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc at 5 sites in 3 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The primary objective of this Phase 2 study is to evaluate the safety of open-label 6 g/day Ace-ER in GNEM participants with severe ambulatory impairment. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Aceneuramic Acid Extended-Release
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
42 participants
Where
5 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
29 Apr 2016to 10 Jan 2018
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female, aged ≥ 18 years old
  • Willing and able to provide written, signed informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained, and before any research-related procedures are conducted
  • Have a documented diagnosis of GNEM, HIBM, distal myopathy with rimmed vacuoles (DMRV), or Nonaka disease due to previously demonstrated mutations in the gene encoding the GNE/N-acetylmannosamine kinase (MNK) enzyme (genotyping will not be conducted in this study).
  • Should meet the criteria for severe ambulatory impairment defined below:
  • Unable to rise from a seated position to standing without help from another person, assistive device(s), stationary object, or other support AND
  • Unable to walk without the assistance of another person OR if able to walk (use of assistive device(s) permitted), requires at least 2 minutes to walk 40 meters (one full lap of the 6-minute walk test [6MWT] course) AND
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  • Use of wheelchair or scooter for activities outside of the home or unable to leave the home independently
  • Willing and able to comply with all study procedures
  • Participants of child-bearing potential or with partners of child-bearing potential who have not undergone a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and are sexually active must consent to use highly effective method of contraception as determined by the site investigator (i.e. oral hormonal contraceptives, patch hormonal contraceptives, vaginal ring, intrauterine device, physical double-barrier methods, surgical hysterectomy, vasectomy, tubal ligation or true abstinence (when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject) which means not having sex because the subject chooses not to), from the period following the signing of the informed consent through 30 days after last dose of study drug
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study. Females considered not of childbearing potential include those who have been in menopause for at least two years, have had tubal ligation at least one year prior to Screening, or who have had a total hysterectomy or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Who cannot join

  • Ingestion of N-acetyl-D-mannosamine (ManNAc), SA, or related metabolites; intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG); or anything that can be metabolized to produce SA in the body within 60 days prior to the Screening Visit
  • Prior participation in a clinical trial involving treatment with Ace-ER/placebo and/or Sialic Acid immediate release (SA-IR) in the past year
  • Has had any hypersensitivity to aceneuramic acid or its excipients that, in the judgment of the investigator, places the subject at increased risk for adverse effects
  • Has serum transaminase (i.e. aspartate aminotransferase [AST] or gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase [GGT]) levels greater than 3X the upper limit of normal (ULN) for age/gender, or serum creatinine of greater than 2X ULN at Screening
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding at Screening or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) at any time during the study
  • Use of any investigational product or investigational medical device within 30 days prior to Screening, or anticipated requirement for any investigational agent prior to completion of all scheduled study assessments
  • Has a condition of such severity and acuity, in the opinion of the investigator, that it warrants immediate surgical intervention or other treatment or may not allow safe participation in the study
  • Has a concurrent disease, active suicidal ideation, or other condition that, in the view of the investigator, places the subject at high risk of poor treatment compliance or of not completing the study, or would interfere with study participation or would affect safety

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 3 countries.

5 sites in 3 countries

United States3 sites
  • NYU Langone Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10016

  • University of California, Irvine

    Orange, California, 92868

  • Washington University, St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

Other trials in United States

Bulgaria1 site
  • University Alexandrovska, Bulgaria

    Sofia, 1431

Other trials in Bulgaria

Canada1 site
  • McMaster University

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Phase 2 Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety of Aceneuramic Acid Extended Release (Ace-ER) Tablets in GNE Myopathy (GNEM) (Also Known as Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy (HIBM)) Patients With Severe Ambulatory Impairment

The primary objective of this Phase 2 study is to evaluate the safety of open-label 6 g/day Ace-ER in GNEM participants with severe ambulatory impairment.

Being tested
Aceneuramic Acid Extended-Release
Keywords
GNE Myopathy, Nonaka, GNEM, Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy, HIBM, DMRV, QSM
Medical subject headings
Distal myopathy, Nonaka type

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Aceneuramic Acid Extended-ReleaseDrug

    Also called Ace-ER, Sialic Acid Extended Release, UX001

    oral tablets

Study groups in NCT02731690
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Open Label UX001, 6g/dayExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Aceneuramic Acid Extended-Release

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs, and TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation

    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug, whether or not considered drug related. An SAE or serious suspected adverse reaction is an AE or suspected adverse reaction that at any dose, in the view of either the Investigator or Ultragenyx, results in any of the following outcomes: death; a life-threatening AE; inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant incapacity or disability (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect. TEAEs were defined as any AE that occurred after the first dose of study drug.

    Measured: 48 Weeks (plus 30 [+5] days for participants not enrolling in extension study)

Secondary outcomes (14)
  1. Number of Participants Taking Prior and Concomitant Medications

    Prior medications are any medications which started before the date of the first dose of investigational product. Concomitant medications are any medications that are taken on or after the date of the first dose of investigational product excluding concomitant medications started after the date of the last dose of investigational product.

    Measured: 48 weeks

  2. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline In Physical Examinations

    Complete physical examinations included assessments of general appearance; head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat; the cardiovascular, dermatologic, lymphatic, respiratory, GI, musculoskeletal, and neurologic systems. The neurologic system examination included assessments of cognition, cranial nerves, motor function, coordination and gait, reflexes, and sensory function. Brief physical examinations included assessments of general appearance, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and a focus on any presenting complaints.

    Measured: 48 weeks

  3. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline In Vital Signs

    Vital signs included seated systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature.

    Measured: 48 weeks

  4. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline In Clinical Laboratory Results

    The clinical laboratory evaluations performed included serum chemistry, complete blood count (hematology), and urinalysis.

    Measured: 48 weeks

  5. Number of Participants With Overall Suicidal Behaviors and/or Ideation at Baseline and Post-Baseline

    As evaluated by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), a participant-rated questionnaire to assess suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, actual attempts (yes or no responses).

    Measured: 48 weeks

  6. Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Mobility Domain Subscale Scores Over Time

    GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Mobility subscale scores have 13 items and range from 0 to 52 with higher scores representing greater mobility. Analyzed using a repeated measure generalized estimation equation (GEE) model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  7. Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Upper Extremity Domain Subscale Scores Over Time

    GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Upper Extremity subscale scores have 9 items and range from 0 to 36 with higher scores representing more skilled, independent use of the arms during functional activity performance. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  8. Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Self-Care Domain Subscale Scores Over Time

    GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Self-Care subscale scores have 8 items range from 0 to 32 with higher scores representing greater independence with functional care activities. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  9. Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Total Scores Over Time

    GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Total Score were calculated as the sum of the subscale Scores range from 0 to 120 with higher scores representing greater independence with functional activities. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  10. Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Grip) Over Time

    Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  11. Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Shoulder Abductors) Over Time

    Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  12. Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Wrist Extensors) Over Time

    Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  13. Change From Baseline in HHD Muscle Strength in Knee Extensors Over Time

    Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

  14. Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Key Pinch) Over Time

    Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Apr 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start29 Apr 2016
  3. Primary completion10 Jan 2018
  4. Study completion10 Jan 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
42 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02731690
Sponsor's protocol ID
UX001-CL203
Status last verified
Feb 2019
First submitted
24 Mar 2016
Last updated
19 Feb 2019
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Aceneuramic Acid Extended-Release in people with Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy and Distal Myopathy With Rimmed Vacuoles, run by Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc at 5 sites in 3 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Feb 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in United States, Bulgaria, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Feb 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs, and TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation (time frame: 48 Weeks (plus 30 [+5] days for participants not enrolling in extension study)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Feb 2019.

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